Russian forces shell two districts of Dnipropetrovsk region, damage infrastructure
The Russian army launched strikes on the Nikopol and Pavlohrad districts of the Dnipropetrovsk region on October 26, causing damage to infrastructure.
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Russia loses 800 more soldiers in Ukraine war over past 24 hours
Russia suffered approximately 1,137,690 casualties in Ukraine between February 24, 2022 and October 27, 2025, with 800 soldiers killed or wounded in the past 24 hours.
One killed, one injured as Russia launches 701 strikes on Zaporizhzhia region over past day
Over the past 24 hours, Russian forces carried out 701 attacks on 24 settlements across the Zaporizhzhia region. One person was killed and another was wounded as a result of an airstrike on the Huliaipole community.
Ukrainian border guards repel Russian assault in Donetsk region, destroy 14 armored vehicles
Fighters with the Phoenix border guard unit of unmanned aerial systems, in coordination with adjacent Ukrainian units, repelled a Russian mechanized assault near Volodymyrivka in the Donetsk region, destroying about 50 enemy troops and 14 armored vehicles.
Ukrainian forces destroy Russia's newest Buk-M3 system worth $45M
Reconnaissance units of the Black Forest Brigade have destroyed a Russian state-of-the-art Buk-M3 surface-to-air missile system valued at $45 million.
Ukrainian intelligence strikes three radars, landing craft in Crimea
The Prymary special unit of Ukraine's military intelligence agency (HUR) struck three radar stations and a landing craft in temporarily occupied Crimea.
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Russian drones strike transport infrastructure in Chernihiv region
In Koriukivka, Chernihiv region, Russian drones struck transport infrastructure facilities, temporarily disrupting suburban rail service.
Russia launches at least five drone strikes on Zaporizhzhia district, over 1,700 houses without power
The enemy carried out at least five drone strikes on the Zaporizhzhia district, leaving more than 1,700 houses without electricity.
Ukrainian forces liberate Yehorivka in Dnipropetrovsk region
Soldiers of the 425th Separate Assault Regiment "Skelya" have cleared the village of Yehorivka of Russian invaders in the Oleksandrohrad sector and raised the Ukrainian national flag there.
Russia strikes minibus with drone in Sumy region, injury toll rises to 12, one killed
In the Sumy region, a drone attack on a minibus killed a 69-year-old man and injured 12 people, including an 8-year-old boy and a 15-year-old girl.
Zelensky: Russian offensive deadlines collapse again as Ukrainian forces hold line
Russia’s plans for its offensive campaign have once again been shattered over the past ten months thanks to the bravery of Ukrainian soldiers.
Zelensky: UK steps up support with air defense, missiles and drone production
The United Kingdom will assist Ukraine with air defense systems, missiles, and the production of interceptor drones.
Nonstop Russian attacks hit Dnipropetrovsk region throughout day
Throughout the day, Russian forces attacked Dnipropetrovsk region using heavy artillery, glide bombs, and drones, resulting in damage to infrastructure, homes, and a school building in Nikopol district.
Russian drone hits minibus in Sumy region: five civilians wounded
Russian forces hit a minibus with a drone near Mykolaivka village council in Sumy region; five people were wounded, including a child.
War update: 71 combat engagements on frontline since day starts
Since the beginning of the day, there have been 71 combat engagements between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian troops, with fighting ongoing in five sectors of the front.
UWC holds annual general meeting, declares 2026 Year of Global Ukrainian Unity
The Ukrainian World Congress (UWC) held its Annual General Meeting virtually on October 25 and declared 2026 the Year of Global Ukrainian Unity.
Russian army strikes Derhachi community
On the afternoon of October 26, Russian forces carried out a strike on the Derhachi community in the Kharkiv region. As a result of the attack, a building caught fire.
Russians hit residential building in Sumy
The Russian army struck the roof of an apartment building in Sumy with a drone.
Russian forces shell Kherson, one woman injured
Russian troops shelled the Dniprovskyi district of Kherson, injuring a 77-year-old woman.
Injury toll from Russian attack on Kyiv rises to 33, three killed
The number of people injured in the Russian drone attack on Kyiv has risen to 33.
Putin fears another coup – The Telegraph
Since Vladimir Putin came to power, Russia has turned into a totalitarian state. Russian leader has been meticulously guarding his regime from any threats. Now, he reportedly fears that a coup may be looming.
Industrial facility damaged, one person injured as Russians attack Kryvyi Rih with glide bomb
Russian forces attacked Kryvyi Rih with a guided aerial bomb (KAB), with fragments damaging an industrial facility and injuring one person.
Putin kills children while his envoy spreads Kremlin propaganda in U.S. — Latvian FM
Latvia's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Baiba Braze, commenting on Russia's overnight attack on Kyiv, stated that while Vladimir Putin's special envoy for investment and economic cooperation, Kirill Dmitriev, is visiting the United States, the Kremlin leader is killing children.
Two people killed and eight injured in Russian attacks in Kharkiv region
Two people were killed and eight injured in Russian attacks in the Kharkiv region yesterday and this morning.
Invaders shell truck carrying food supplies in Sumy region, injuring driver
In the Sumy region, Russians deliberately targeted a civilian truck, injuring the driver.
Russian troops strike Kharkiv with drone
Russian troops have struck Kharkiv with a drone.
ATESH agents carry out sabotage on railway in Crimea
Agents of the ATESH guerrilla movement disabled relay equipment on the railway near Armiansk in occupied Crimea, disrupting the logistics of the Russian invaders.
Defense Forces liberate over 185 km² of Pokrovsk district – General Staff
As of October 26, 2025, Ukrainian forces have liberated 185.6 square kilometers of the Pokrovsk district in the Donetsk region and cleared an additional 243.8 square kilometers.
Man killed in Huliaipole community due to Russian attack
In the Huliaipole community of the Zaporizhzhia region, one man was killed and another wounded as a result of an air strike by Russian troops.